miniLook, an upcoming app on the Microsoft Store, is set to transform the way users manage email notifications on Windows 11. Developed by Joe Finney, a former Microsoft PowerToys apps developer, miniLook addresses the common issue of email notifications consuming substantial memory resources.
By leveraging advanced technologies such as WinAppSDK, WinUI 3, and Microsoft Graph, miniLook functions as an ultra-lightweight email reader. It efficiently displays email notifications without dedicating excessive RAM, typically around 600MB in traditional setups. Users can quickly preview their emails and, if desired, seamlessly transition to the full Outlook application for further reading.
Currently in preview, miniLook has received a positive nod from Microsoft, indicating its potential availability on the Microsoft Store in the near future. Finney also plans to open-source the app once it is released, fostering transparency and collaboration within the developer community.
The introduction of miniLook comes as a relief to users, particularly those with older PCs struggling to handle resource-intensive email notifications. By offering a streamlined solution, miniLook ensures that users can stay informed about their emails without compromising their device’s performance, even on systems with limited RAM, such as those running the memory-efficient tiny11 version of Windows 11.